First Steps Oral Language helps teachers create a variety
of meaningful opportunities for students to use language for a
range of audiences and purposes. The resource includes a detailed
Developmental Continuum that supports teachers as they assess students’ use
of language in the school setting. Clear links are then made to
a wealth of practical ideas and activities for developing speaking
and listening skills within the classroom.
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First Steps 1st Edition: Oral Language
Developmental Continuum
The Oral Language Developmental Continuum builds teachers’ understanding
of how students’ use of oral language grows and develops.
It also helps teachers assess the oral language development
of students and link appropriate instruction to phases of
development. A comprehensive range of practical teaching
and learning experiences provided at each phase support teachers
to address student needs.
First Steps 1st Edition: Oral Language
Resource Book
Includes detailed support material that will enhance the
teaching and learning of oral language in the classroom.
Provides explicit teaching ideas to help students develop
both speaking and listening skills, while improving comprehension,
writing, questioning, and higher order thinking skills. A
range of recording formats and student formats are included.
This text is an essential companion to the First Steps
Oral Language 1st Edition Developmental Continuum.